🌳 Lineage Membership
Verified Ancestry
Lineage Members uphold and preserve verified ancestral history through documented lineage.
Est. 2026 · Lineage • Legacy • Freedom
Lineage.
Legacy.
Freedom.
We are the keepers of our stories, the stewards of our history, and the architects of a future rooted in truth, identity, and generational strength.
Who We Are
Understanding where you come from is essential to shaping where you are going.
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Daughters of Heritage and Freedom™, Inc. (DHF) is a lineage-based membership organization dedicated to preserving ancestral heritage, elevating cultural identity, and cultivating leadership among women and youth.
Our Membership Model
Two pathways. One purpose.
DHF is built on a two-path membership structure designed to both preserve verified lineage and welcome those committed to honoring and advancing cultural legacy.
🌿 Heritage Membership
Cultural Commitment
Heritage Members are aligned with the mission and actively contribute to the preservation, education, and advancement of cultural heritage.
Together, these pathways ensure both historical integrity and collective impact.
Our Core Pillars
Three commitments. One purpose.
We Honor Our Heritage
We preserve the stories, traditions, and truths of those who came before us — ensuring their legacy is never lost.
We Empower Our Youth
Through education, mentorship, and leadership development, we prepare the next generation to lead with purpose and confidence.
We Build Lasting Legacy
We are committed to creating impact that extends beyond today — into families, communities, and future generations.
In Honor Of
The soldiers from whom we descend.
From the patriots of color who fought for American independence to the United States Colored Troops who fought for the freedom of their people — their legacy endures through the generations descended from their courage.
Revolutionary War · 1775–1783
Patriots of Color
An estimated 5,000+ men of African descent fought for American independence — at Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown — among the first to bear arms for a nation that did not yet recognize them as free.
Civil War · 1863–1865
United States Colored Troops
Nearly 200,000 Black soldiers and sailors served in the USCT — fighting in 449 engagements and earning 25 Medals of Honor in the war that ended American slavery.
Ancestor Spotlight · Revolutionary War
Job Lathrop (b. 1752)
An enslaved African American from Norwich, Connecticut, Job Lathrop fought as a Patriot in the Revolutionary War. He served in John Durkee's Regiment — the 20th Continental Regiment of the Connecticut Line — and was reported present at the Battle of Trenton with George Washington's army.
Ancestor Spotlight · Civil War
Daniel Stanley Lathrop
A descendant of a Revolutionary War soldier, Daniel Stanley Lathrop served as Quartermaster Sergeant in the 29th Connecticut Colored Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. His image is permanently etched on the 29th Colored Regiment Monument in New Haven, Connecticut, honoring his service and high-ranking role.
"We are the daughters of the brave."
Our Mission
"To preserve lineage, promote cultural awareness, and empower women and youth to lead with knowledge, purpose, and pride."
Read Our Story
Our Heritage. Our Responsibility. Our Future.